Introduction

This book is one of the major courses for the specialty of hydropower engineering. Hydropower is the most important renewable and green energy, with great development prospects in developing countries.

Content Overview

It contains 4 parts with 13 chapters, in which the basic concepts, basic theories, design principles, and analysis methods on turbines, water conveyance systems, hydraulic transients, and powerhouses are elaborated by incorporating many practical examples.

Usage

This book can be used not only as the textbook for undergraduates in relevant specialties, but also as a reference book for engineers in design institutions.